Data Scientist for Utility Operations

2 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States PacifiCorp Full time
PacifiCorp's Wildfire Risk Management Initiative

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our team in Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT. This individual will play a crucial role in developing and implementing data-driven solutions to mitigate wildfire risks across six states.


About the Role

As a Data Scientist at PacifiCorp, you will be responsible for providing technical support on complex projects related to wildfire mitigation, asset performance, and T&D operations. You will leverage large datasets, including weather, environmental, outage, vegetation, and grid attributes, to inform long-term risk analysis and aid in decision-making.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized data science to support company objectives, including wildfire risk modeling and analysis, electric service reliability analysis, and ad-hoc projects in support of electric operations program teams.
  • Support data science projects, processes, or systems over the life cycle of the project, including project identification, scope development, implementation, and long-term operations and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to analyze complex problems, identify issues, innovate, and deliver solutions consistent with established schedules.
  • Provide technical expertise across business units to support functions such as wildfire mitigation and reliability within the T&D Operations organization.
  • Develop detailed computational analysis, including data science, computer modeling, and scripting, and integrate methods and products within and across company software products.
  • Participate in government, industry, collegiate, and other applicable associations or work groups that have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.
  • Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
  • Support data literacy and scripting knowledge development across the team.
  • Maintain a strong customer service focus.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Math, or Engineering from an accredited college/university.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a power/utility/energy industry or related professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in Python (or related language).
  • Knowledge of SQL query construction and optimization.
  • Technical writing skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way through visualizations.
  • Ability to review scientific literature and incorporate knowledge into ongoing projects.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices for data science and data governance.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $87,600-$103,100 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, and paid bereavement leave.

Eligible employees may also receive an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.


Why Join Us

PacifiCorp is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates who share these values. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to contribute to the company's mission to provide reliable and affordable energy services to our customers.

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